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Dilated Eye Exam
Dilated Eye Exam
November 11, 2022
A healthcare provider will dilate your pupils with eye drops to view the back of your retina. Dilation makes it possible for them to check the back of the eye for signs of disease, like retinal and optic nerve disease damage.
A dilated retinal exam allows the doctor to see a magnified view of the macula. They may note a mottled appearance caused by pigmentary changes in the macula.